Nghe An province and Gwangju city (South Korea) signed a memorandum of understanding

Panorama of the discussion between leaders of Nghe An province and Gwangju city (South Korea). Photo: Pham Bang

Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee emphasized that 2022 is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea and 2022 is also the year marking a turning point in the relationship between Nghe An and Gwangju provinces.

In September 2022, Nghe An province organized a working delegation to visit and work in Gwangju city, this is an important step to enhance the friendly cooperation relationship between the two localities.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee spoke at the seminar. Photo: Pham Bang

At the seminar, the leaders of the two localities discussed and exchanged 5 cooperation contents between the two sides in the coming time. Regarding delegation exchanges, the two sides annually organize working delegations to visit and work with each other to discuss, evaluate the results of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and propose cooperation contents in the following year.

Regarding investment and trade, the two sides support businesses to visit and explore investment and trade cooperation opportunities. Organize forums, conferences, and seminars on investment and trade in each locality. Regarding culture and tourism, organize tours and tourist routes between the two localities, especially golf tours. Research on opening a charter flight route between Nghe An and Gwangju. Organize art troupes to perform at major events organized by the two localities.

Vice Mayor of Gwangju City Government speaks at the seminar. Photo: Pham Bang

In science and technology, healthcare, support for start-ups, especially in the technology field; share experiences in the field of management and technology development.

Exchange, train and educate medical specialists; organize medical delegations from Gwangju city to provide charity medical examination and treatment, combined with tourism exploration in remote areas of Nghe An province, where there are still many difficulties in the field of medical examination and treatment for people.

Comrade Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Council of Nghe An province spoke at the seminar. Photo: Pham Bang

Regarding education and training, promote cooperation between universities on both sides. Create the most favorable conditions for Nghe An students to study at universities in Gwangju. Every year, exchange civil servants to work in each side for a short period of 3-6 months. Organize student delegations to exchange friendship and learn about each side's culture.

At the seminar, the two localities agreed that with their own potentials and advantages, the two localities will complement each other to develop together for the prosperity and happiness of the people. The leaders of the two localities believe that the fields of cooperation between the two localities are not only in the agreement but will also expand in all fields in the following years.

Nghe An Provincial Government and Gwangju City signed a memorandum of understanding. Photo: Pham Bang

Nghe An Provincial People's Council and Gwangju City Council signed a memorandum of cooperation. Photo: Pham Bang

Speaking at the seminar, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Nguyen Nam Dinh expressed his excitement and said that this is a comprehensive cooperative relationship, a premise for cooperation between the two localities in the coming time; at the same time, affirmed that they will coordinate to effectively implement the signed contents.

Concluding the discussion, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long emphasized that our two localities have a lot of potential to cooperate with each other, and are very compatible with each other. With their own potential and strengths, our two localities will complement each other to develop together for the prosperity and happiness of the people.

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Vinh University of Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives of Gwangju Diakonia Organization. Photo: Pham Bang

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long believes that the cooperation between the two localities will not only be limited to this agreement, but will be further expanded in all fields in the following years. In the coming time, the two localities will make efforts to promote the implementation of cooperation activities between the two sides more effectively and practically.